The international championship for tent pegging in traditional Sports Attire commenced was concluded in the Saudi city of history and heritage, Al-Ula,on Monday,with the participation of a large number of riders representing the countries: Saudi Arabia, Oman, Emirates,Qatar, Jordan, Russia, Canada, South Africa, Kuwait, Iraq” lasted for 3 days.
The tournament, which was attended by His Highness Prince Abdullah bin Fahd, President of the Saudi Equestrian Federation, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Noah Al Thani, Secretary-General of the Qatar Equestrian Federation, and Anis Al-Maamari, Vice President of International Tent Pegging Federation, witnessed exciting competitions between competitors in various competitions.
The tournament was distinguished by its exceptional organization by the Saudi Equestrian Federation, which highlighted the city of Al-Ula as a global equestrian destination. The event attracted fans of this sport from all over the world to witness a unique blend of excitement and suspense in a charming desert environment.
During which the important and pivotal role of the Saudi Equestrian Federation and the International Federation for Tent Pegging emerged, to form a harmonious duo through which they were able to exploit the picturesque desert environment that characterizes the city of AlUla, so that the tournament appeared in this beautiful and wonderful image, which contributed to creating a more exciting and exciting season in a sport that is the basis of fun.
The tournament witnessed very high levels, in which the skills of the riders were mixed with the “beauty of the desert.” The challenge was the title of the competition, which resulted in great organizational capabilities for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,in which the values of sports, culture, and the Arab spirit were consolidated, which were presented in a form of fun and beauty.
The results of the teams on the first day of the javelin competition were as follows:
First place/Oman
Second place/Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Third place/South Africa
On the second day of the sword competition, the results were:
First place/ Oman
Second place/Iraq
Third place/ Emirates
While the results on the closing day of the two rings and stake competition, and the two lemon and stake relay competition were as follows:
First place/Saudi Arabia
Second place/Iraq
Third place/Emirates
At the general level for the best contestants to Tent Pegging in traditional dress, Osama Liwaa – Iraq won first place, Fahd Al Shimari – UAE in second place, Hamad Al Riyami – Oman in third place, and Abdul Hamid Alasheed – Iraq in third place (repeated).
